How University of Alicante Developed “Help Me See” AI App to Assist Visually Impaired Students

By: GoBeyond Team
August 10, 2026
3 min read
Help Me See AI app interface for visually impaired users

Quick Overview

The University of Alicante developed “Help Me See,” an AI-powered mobile app using computer vision and machine learning to assist visually impaired students with campus navigation and object/text recognition, enhancing accessibility and independence.

University of Alicante
University of Alicante
Company Size
Not publicly disclosed
Revenue Range
Public university
Primary Challenge
Improving campus accessibility and independence for visually impaired students
Key Metrics

- Enhanced campus navigation
- Improved student engagement and independence

The Problem

Visually impaired students faced challenges navigating campus and accessing visual information.

The Solution

Created AI mobile app leveraging computer vision and ML to recognize objects and text, providing real-time audio guidance.

Results

- Increased accessibility and independence
- Improved student engagement and inclusion

Details

Industry
Education & EdTech
Departments
Education & Learning
IT & Security
Use Cases
Skill Development
Course Creation
Tags
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Client Satisfaction
Improved Accuracy
Educators
AI Tools Used
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Sources
https://digitaldefynd.com/IQ/ai-in-schools-case-studies/

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